Cape Town City has confirmed that the club have parted ways with former Orlando Pirates defender Tshepo Gumede.

The 27-year-old has been out of favour during the 2017-18 camapign under coach Benni McCarthy, playing second fiddle to Taariq Fielies and Robyn Johannes.

The club released the following statement on the matter: “The club can confirm that it has not taken up the option to renew Tshepo Gumede’s contract. He has performed a great service to the club over the last couple of years‚ but at this stage of his career it is important to be playing regularly.

“Given the long-term national team prospects that we have in that position‚ Tshepo did not get enough game time. Cape Town City does not believe in frustrating and jeopardising our players’ careers for financial gain. Yes‚ football is a business‚ but we are also human.”

The Citizens has already acquired the services of former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Kwanda Mngonyama, who signed for the club during the January transfer window.